Cherry Almond Smoothie
A delicious protein-packed shake made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, frozen cherries, banana, almond butter, and flaxseed. Makes one large meal-size serving, or two small snack-size servings.
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 30 g vanilla whey protein powder *optional, but adds a great protein boost
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- ½ frozen banana sliced
- 1 tbsp almond butter or sliced almonds
- 1 tsp ground golden flaxseed
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 packet stevia can also use honey or maple syrup, to taste
- ½ cup ice or additional frozen fruit to thicken
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or Vitamix and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to try these tasty variations:
- Chocolate-cherry – Swap the vanilla protein powder for chocolate and add a teaspoon of cocoa powder for a rich, Black Forest-inspired twist.
- Add greens – A handful of baby spinach blends right in without affecting the flavor, and it's a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients.
- Smoothie bowl – If you prefer to spoon instead of sip, use less milk to create a thicker blend, then pour it into a bowl and top with more cherries, sliced almonds, and a drizzle of almond butter —an instant breakfast upgrade.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 3mg